Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Brownwood, TX
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Brownwood, TX: 13-week travel OT job (Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation). Estimated weekly pay $2,220–$2,380. NBCOT and Texas OT license required.

Quick Details

• Position: Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Rehab (Inpatient & Outpatient)
• Location: Brownwood, TX 76801 — Texas occupational therapy job
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (03/30/2026–06/29/2026)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,220 – $2,380
• Shift: 5x8-hour day shifts (07:30 – 16:30), 40 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend shift per month
• Orientation: 16 hours (modules completed during orientation)
• Patient Population: Neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics (NICU to geriatrics)
• Openings: 1 position available

Why This Travel OT Job in Brownwood, TX?

Advance your career as a Travel Occupational Therapist in Central Texas. Brownwood offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with outdoor recreation, local dining, and a supportive community—ideal for clinicians seeking rewarding occupational therapy jobs in Texas.

Core Responsibilities (Travel Occupational Therapist)

• Provide skilled occupational therapy evaluation and treatment across inpatient and outpatient rehab settings.
• Deliver evidence-based OT interventions for orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, post-surgical, ICU, and emergency patients.
• Implement ADL training, functional mobility programs, safety assessments, adaptive equipment recommendations, and discharge planning focused on functional independence.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary rehab team members, including physical therapy and ancillary services, to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive strategies, and community resources.
• Accurately document evaluations, progress notes, and plans of care in the EMR in a timely manner (experience with any EMR; Altera preferred).
• Note: Biofeedback, e-stim, TENS, and ultrasound are not required for this role.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapy clinical experience required.
• Active Texas Occupational Therapist license (must be in-hand at submission) — essential for Texas OT jobs.
• Current NBCOT certification.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• Experience with electronic medical records (any system; Altera preferred).
• Ability to complete required lab items within 72 hours of offer acceptance.
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted); COVID-19 vaccine not required.
• Facility-conducted drug screen upon arrival (includes marijuana; positive result will cancel assignment).
• Community hospital and prior travel assignment experience preferred.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience treating a diverse caseload from NICU to geriatrics.
• Competitive weekly pay and the opportunity to expand clinical skills in both inpatient and outpatient rehab.
• Work in a collaborative rehab team in a supportive small-town Texas community.

Apply now to join this rewarding travel OT opportunity in Brownwood, TX. Submit your resume and licensure (Texas OT license in-hand) to be considered. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact as a Travel Occupational Therapist!

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